Job Description

Posted 3 days ago

Nicholas Howard are delighted to be recruiting for a Senior Data Engineer with strong experience of AWS data analytics tools including QuickSight and Glue, coupled with a solid background using SQL and Python, to join a leading financial services organisation.

The Senior Data Engineer will drive data strategy and reporting excellence by leading the development of MI/BI solutions, mentoring junior team members, and collaborating across teams to deliver accurate, impactful insights.

Key Accountabilities

* Work closely with the CTO & the Data and Reporting Manager to define and implement the short & the long-term strategies around Data & MI reports.

* Communicate effectively with internal customers and third parties.

* Analyse both large and complex reporting requirements.

* Collaborate effectively with Product Owners, Developers, Designers, DevOps Engineers, and the wider business.

* Hands-on development of MI & BI reports for the various business units.

* Work with four other Data Engineers / Reporting Developers, and the Data and Reporting Manager.

* Support, mentor and help the more junior members of the team.

* Test and cross validate reports for accuracy and integrity.

* Perform regular, technical reviews of your team’s work.

* Analyse and recommend enhancements to the MI reports, processes, and standards.

* Assist with resolution of support issues.

Skills & Competencies

* Excellent SQL and data modelling skills

* Strong experience with ETL & ELT development from various data sources

* Proficient in dashboard design and development

* Hands-on experience with Amazon QuickSight (or similar visualization tools)

* Strong knowledge of AWS Glue and scripting in Python for ETL

* Experience working in Agile teams and using tools like JIRA & Confluence

* Excellent communication and collaboration skills

* Ability to mentor and support junior team members

* Self-motivated, proactive, and independent thinker

* Team-oriented with a “can do” attitude

* Curious and eager to learn new technologies

Knowledge & Qualifications

* 4+ years of experience as a Data Engineer or in a similar role

* Experience with Amazon Redshift and ideally MySQL

* Understanding of data pipelines and architecture within cloud environments (AWS preferred)

* Familiarity with SAP Business Objects (helpful but not essential)

* Knowledge of data warehousing concepts and performance optimization

This is a fantastic time to join a fast growing and highly successful financial services business. Please register your interest by applying now